The nurse is providing care for an adult patient admitted to the hospital with hepatic cirrhosis. Auscultation of the abdomen is included in the assessment.
Which sound suggests increased collateral circulation between the portal and the systemic venous systems?
1) Bruit
2) Borborygmi
3) Friction rub
4) Venous hum
Question 2
The nurse auscultates for bowel sounds. What is the normal frequency of bowel sounds?
1) Every 5 to 15 seconds
2) Every 15 to 30 seconds
3) Every 30 to 60 seconds
4) Every 5 to 7 minutes
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